FedEx Ground building new distribution center

Memphis-based FedEx Ground is planning to build a 300,000-square-foot distribution center in Baltimore. The facility will be located on the site of a former steel mill and is expected to be open by August 2017.

When the facility is opened, FedEx will create 150 jobs in the area.

“This new facility will help us meet the increasing demand for our services, which is largely fueled by the surge in e-commerce — not only during the holiday season, but throughout the year, “ said Kevin Koken, vice president of eastern region operations for FedEx Ground.